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The Refracted Muse: Literature and Optics in Early Modern
Spain

When Galileo’s telescope arrived in Madrid
in 1610, it not only changed the course of local science, but also
became a pivotal image in the critique of contemporary society once
it was incorporated into the lexicon of satires, emblems, sonnets,
and allegorical dreams as anteojo de larga
vista.
The passages analyzed in this talk help us see its rich
presence in Spain, forcing us to rethink the artificial gap between
scientific discourse and literary creation. Lunch will be served at
the event.